FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - In an effort to manage the spread of Dutch elm disease, the Fargo Forestry Department will begin inspecting firewood at homes around the city on Wednesday, April 3.

The City of Saskatoon says it has removed over 13 tonnes of improperly stored elm wood from private properties in the city. City workers swept the Montgomery, Fairhaven, Meadowgreen and South ...

Starting March 2, Bismarck forestry staff will begin a citywide search for elm tree firewood piles because it is the breeding habitat for the elm bark beetle, the cause of Dutch elm disease. Wood ...

Firewood can be the unwitting carrier of numerous diseases that can affect, even kill, trees. Among those culprits are Emerald Ash Borer, Oak Wilt and Dutch Elm disease. "The certified, heat treated ...

The City of Saskatoon has found more than 13 tonnes of improperly stored elm wood since it confirmed a case of Dutch elm disease (DED) near Saskatoon’s Montgomery neighbourhood in mid-September. After ...

Uptake of Saskatoon’s elm wood disposal project has exceeded expectations, creating some additional costs for the city. There were 41 cases of Dutch elm disease (DED) in 2025, nearly quadruple the 11 ...

Understanding the properties of the tree you’re hoping to use for firewood will help you make informed decisions. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With winter approaching, now may be the time many ...